Practice question
Two valid competing sales by the same seller concern registered land. Neither buyer registered, but one first took possession in good faith. Which criterion applies next under Article 1544?
- Automatically the larger price
- Only the later deed
- First possession in good faith
- The seller’s later affidavit alone
- No buyer can ever acquire ownership
Legal references
- Civil Code, Article 1544: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360
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